Teddy Guinea Pig
About Teddy Guinea Pig
The Teddy Guinea Pig is a short, soft, and bushy-coated terrestrial animal belonging to the family Caviidae. This small animal originates from South America. It has a playful, lively personality. The coat pattern of the Teddy Guinea Pig is solid and striped, primarily brown and white.
Common Name
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Teddy Guinea Pig, Teddy Bear Guinea Pig, Teddy Cavy, Teddy Bear Cavy
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Cavia porcellus
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Species
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Cavia porcellus
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Genus
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Cavia
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SubFamily
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Barbinae
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Family
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Caviidae
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SuperFamily
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Cavioidea
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SubOrder
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Hystricomorpha
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Order
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Rodentia
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Class
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Mammalia
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Teddy Guinea Pig |
Color
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White
Cream
Brown
Tan
Beige
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Eye Color
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Black
Brown
Dark Brown
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Pattern
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Solid
Striped
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Characteristics
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Hairy
Dense Coat
Short Fur
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Min Height
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10 Inches or 1 meters |
Max Height
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12 Inches or 1 meters |
Min Weight
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1.5 lbs |
Max Weight
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3 lbs |
Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
Vision Systems
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Binocular Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
Maintenance
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medium |
Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Teddy Guinea Pig including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
Intelligence
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Low |
Feeding habits
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Herbivores
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Temperament
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Affectionate
Calm
Playful
Sociable
Trainable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Quadrupedal
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Shedding Amount
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Normal |
Energy Level
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High Energy |
Vocal Level
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Medium |
Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Teddy Guinea Pig. |
Lifespan
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11 Years |
Reproductive System
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Viviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
Habitat
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Terrestrial |
Ecosystem
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Forests
Grasslands
Mountain
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Country
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South and Central America
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